ESA Space Solutions
ESA Space Solutions is the go-to place for great business ideas involving space in all areas of life. Please email: [email protected]
We support entrepreneurs in Europe to develop businesses using satellite applications and space technology to improve everyday life on Earth. We provide access to the biggest space innovation network and offer numerous funding, business and technical support opportunities to help entrepreneurs generate successful business, create new jobs and expand innovative solutions. For us, success means:
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31/12/2023
🌟 Happy New Year 🌟 We look forward to supporting more of your incredible innovations in 2024.
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LAST CHANCE... ⛺ Our call for proposals: ‘Space for Tourism’ closes on 31 December. Submit your idea for a Feasibility Study or Demonstration Project that uses space technology or data in an innovative solution for the tourism industry. Businesses of any size, from any sector, may apply. If your proposal addresses 5G terrestrial and satellite communication networks, you will have the opportunity to test your solution in the 5G/6G Hub at our ECSAT facility on Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, UK.
Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-tourism
29/12/2023
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED ⏰ You have until 15 January to submit your proposal for: ‘The Sustainable Transformation of Agriculture Through Digitalisation and Space’. We're calling for ideas for Demonstration Projects that take advantage of space data and innovative technologies to support sustainable transformation of the agricultural sector.
Are you working on the optimisation of agricultural practices to minimise negative environmental impacts - soil degradation, water depletion and contamination, inefficient energy use or biodiversity loss? Could ESA funding, expertise and market access give your project a boost?
Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/sustainable-transformation-agriculture-through-digitalisation-and-space
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: 'Space for Infrastructure – ENERGY’. You now have until 26 Jan 2024 to submit your idea for a Feasibility Study or Demonstration Project that uses satellite technology or data in an innovative service or application for the Energy Sector.
The safety and protection of critical energy infrastructure - the physical structures and networks that are used to transport and store energy, including power plants, transmission lines and pipelines - is an increasing focus as nations look to secure their energy futures. Satellite Communications, Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Satellite Earth Observation all have an important role to play in securing our key infrastructure, which requires a combination of in-situ and large-scale observation tools to ensure continuous and reliable monitoring.
Find full details and apply now ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/thematic-call-for-space-for-infrastructure-energy
CLOSING SOON... 🧳 Our call for proposals: ‘Space for Tourism’ closes on 31 December. Submit your idea for a Feasibility Study or Demonstration Project that uses space technology or data in an innovative solution for the tourism industry. Businesses of any size, from any sector may apply. If your proposal addresses 5G terrestrial and satellite communication networks, you will have the opportunity to test your solution in the 5G/6G Hub at our ECSAT facility on Harwell Campus, UK.
Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-tourism
24/12/2023
🎄 Season’s Greetings from all of us at ESA Space Solutions. We wish you a happy and restful winter break.
Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn to keep up with all our latest news and opportunities in 2024.
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📢 NOW OPEN: ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’. Kick-Start funding is available for companies to investigate the technical feasibility and viability of space technologies and applications addressing challenges related to DE&I in society.
From the provision of detailed data about the physical environment, to advanced data monitoring, modelling and analytics, space-enabled services can help address accessibility and inclusivity challenges right across our society.
Submit your proposal ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
📢 NEW for 2024 🤖 Call for proposals: 'Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics'.
There have been remarkable advances in robotics technology in recent years, pushing the boundaries of the possible. Breakthroughs in robotics have resulted in enhanced autonomy, dexterity, and interaction capabilities of robotic systems and have paved the way for significant growth of the robotics market over the past few decades. Parallel advancements in the space sector mean that satellite technologies now have the capability to enable novel services utilising robotics on Earth and/or augment their capabilities. As such, the opportunity exists to incorporate robotics and satellite technology to create new commercial services and add value.
In 2024, we’d like to hear your ideas for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects that bring together robotics and space data or technologies to tackle challenges faced across a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, critical infrastructure, agriculture, and logistics, among others, which could not otherwise be addressed effectively.
Find full details ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/commercial-applications-space-enabled-robotics
22/12/2023
💧 To meet the current and future challenges around water availability and usage, it is essential that water sector players monitor the quantity and quality of surface water using indicators dedicated to their needs. This monitoring is key to defining water accessibility, availability and usage conditions.
CLS Group (Collecte Localisation Satellites) and vorteX-io have joined forces to provide an innovative, reliable and efficient solution - thanks to the synergies of space and in-situ data. By combining the data from these technologies and regional information, their 'WaterSIM' service will provide support to decision-makers, offering high added-value services through a single dedicated web platform which is adapted to customer needs. These include:
• Real-time acquisition of available volumes, water bodies, and water course levels
• Monitoring of withdrawals and usage
• Risk management (drought, flood and pollution) and alerts
• Anticipation of water availability failures
Ulrick Mondongue, Satellite Telemetry – Air, Hydrology & Pollution tracking at CLS Group said: “We are delighted to be working closely with ESA and the CEO Water Mandate to accelerate progress in tackling the global water crisis. Our joint efforts aim to have a significant and positive impact on the challenges posed by this urgent issue.”
WaterSIM was announced as one of the first batch of Feasibility Studies selected for support through the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative, offered under ESA - European Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition.
Find out more about WaterSIM ➡ https://www.cls.fr/en/applications-services/environmental-monitoring/watersim-digitizing-water-resilience/
📷 CLS Group (Collecte Localisation Satellites) vorteX-io - WaterSIM architecture system.
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CLOSING SOON... 🚴 ESA - European Space Agency is in discussions with key stakeholders in the tourism industry, including Toerisme Vlaanderen, to identify use cases where space technologies could support innovative solutions for the sector.
Satellite technologies and data can provide the means to monitor tourist numbers, for example, measuring the number of long distance cyclists on specific routes. Could you develop a space-enabled application or service that provides insights into tourist flow or the complex issues around over-tourism?
We invite proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects from businesses of any size. If your proposal addresses 5G terrestrial and satellite communication networks, you will have the opportunity to test your solution in the 5G/6G Hub at our ECSAT facility on Harwell Campus, UK.
Funding opportunity: ‘Space for Tourism’, apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-tourism
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: 'Space for Infrastructure – ENERGY’. You now have until 26 Jan 2024 to submit your idea for a Feasibility Study or Demonstration Project that uses satellite technology or data in an innovative service or application for the Energy Sector.
The safety and protection of critical energy infrastructure - the physical structures and networks that are used to transport and store energy, including power plants, transmission lines and pipelines - is an increasing focus as nations look to secure their energy futures. Satellite Communications, Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Satellite Earth Observation all have an important role to play in securing our key infrastructure, which requires a combination of in-situ and large-scale observation tools to ensure continuous and reliable monitoring.
Find full details and apply now ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/thematic-call-for-space-for-infrastructure-energy
21/12/2023
💧 ‘DITCH’ - Digital Twin Catchment – is a digital twin of water basins by EOMAP. The future solution will help companies and organisations reduce their water footprints by identifying the impact of water resilience measures and thus guide decision making.
It is part of the first batch of Feasibility Studies under the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative, offered under ESA - European Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition (WRC).
In the framework of DITCH, EOMAP will create virtual water bodies to behave as closely as possible to their real-world counterpart. This will feature key static and dynamic variables of water bodies, integrated into a multi-source approach comprised of:
• satellite-derived water parameters
• hydrological modelling data
• field data
Karin Schenk, Head of Water Quality at EOMAP said: “Global warming puts more and more stress on water reservoirs. Digital twins can visualize and help reduce this stress. Using multi-source data from physical twins, we can simulate or even predict the behaviour of aquatic environments in real-time. This can, for example, lead to improved withdrawal schedules avoiding potentially harmful algae blooms. DITCH will also be a great tool to measure the impact of nature-based solutions on water bodies. Cooperating with ESA and WRC will allow us to team up with companies committed to such dedicated water actions.”
DITCH is being developed in Germany. Find out more about EOMAP’s water quality monitoring services ➡ https://www.eomap.com/services/water-quality/
📷 EOMAP - Cahora Bassa Reservoir on the Zambezi River in Mozambique: EOMAP’s eoApp Aqua shows potentially harmful algae blooms (HAB).
Pacific Institute
20/12/2023
🆕 Register your interest for ''Space for Blue''. Join us to explore the possibilities that lie at the intersection of the space and maritime sectors.
Key stakeholders from the maritime sector and beyond will come together to discuss the challenges across four key areas:
• Maritime Safety and Security
• Maritime sustainability
• Blue Natural Capital
• Blue Energy
The event, which will focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by North and Baltic Seas stakeholders, will connect users and service providers to discuss how challenges in the four subject areas can be tackled effectively using space-based solutions.
The event is free to attend but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
📅 Tuesday 13 February 2024, 09.00 - 18.00 CET, ESA - European Space Agency, ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
Register now ➡ https://business.esa.int/news/space-for-blue-event-to-be-held-february
20/12/2023
🗺 German start-up Marple uses machine learning to intelligently observe the Earth. At COP28 UAE their project 'WARM' - Water Resilience Map – was announced as one of the first batch of Feasibility Studies selected for support through the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative, offered under ESA's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition.
WARM is an interactive web-based map that uses satellite data and machine learning to assess a region's water stress based on three criteria: water availability, water quality, and water accessibility.
"Water stress is not universally definable but varies from region to region. Some areas grapple with excess water, others with scarcity or insufficient quality. Our goal is to train an algorithm to identify and potentially predict water stress based on the local conditions. For this, we rely on high-quality satellite data and insights from local resilience programs. We are therefore excited to be working with ESA - European Space Agency and the CEO Water Mandate on this innovative project.” — Dr. David Scherf, Co-founder Marple.
Find out more about Marple ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marple/
📷 Marple, 'WARM' - Water Resilience Map.
Pacific Institute
20/12/2023
💧 ‘SWIM’ – ‘Surface Water Information Management' - is a water monitoring and management system developed by e.Ray Europa GmbH which provides real-time monitoring for our waters. The system uses the latest techniques for measuring water parameters, combined with data from Earth observation satellites to closely monitor coastal areas, rivers and lakes. Continual monitoring and real-time alerts mean that swift countermeasures can be taken, driven by reliable data, to safeguard vital aquatic habitats.
SWIM was selected in the first batch of Feasibility Studies announced during COP28 UAE under the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative. The initiative, offered as part of ESA - European Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition, aims to support digital and space technology partners to develop water resilience monitoring capabilities.
Fabían Rolando Suarez Quevedo, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of e.Ray Europa GmbH said: "The 'Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins' initiative is a beacon of hope for water management. 'SWIM' exemplifies the power of data and technology in preserving our planet's vital water bodies."
Find out more about ‘SWIM’ for sustainable water management ➡ https://e-ray.eu/en/swim-the-foundation-for-sustainable-water-management/
Pacific Institute
20/12/2023
💧 ‘Data4Water’ is a Feasibility Study for digitising the Godavari River basin in India, conducted by BWI - Blue Water Intelligence, a French startup specialising in the digitisation of river basins.
Globally, 70% of freshwater is used for agriculture. After engaging with communities along the Godavari River, Data4Water identified that farmers need to pump water from the rivers and fill their water tanks when the discharge is above the seasonal average. They put forward a business case and proof of concept that uses Earth Observation data to more effectively monitor, measure and manage water reserves. The proposed solution will not only benefit the Godavari river, but will help to tackle this challenge around the world.
Data4Water was announced as one of the first Feasibility Studies in a batch to be supported under the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative, offered through ESA - European Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition, recently announced at COP28 UAE.
Find out more about BWI ➡ https://bwi.earth/
📷 BWI
Pacific Institute
⚡ We're calling for ideas for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects for applications and services that use satellite technology or data in innovative solutions for the Energy Sector. The safety and protection of critical energy infrastructure has become an increasing focus for nations looking to secure their energy futures. The physical structures and networks that are used to transport and store energy, including power plants, transmission lines and pipelines, require a combination of in-situ and large-scale observation tools to ensure continuous and reliable monitoring.
'Space for Infrastructure – ENERGY’, submit your proposal ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/thematic-call-for-space-for-infrastructure-energy
18/12/2023
🛰 Agreed Earth’s Nitrogen Flow Model allows farmers to monitor and connect the impact of nitrogen losses to their bottom line. Nitrogen is a significant source of agricultural pollution and emissions. The UK-based company uses geospatial analytics and machine learning to measure nitrogen loss and improve the ability of farms to accurately report on environmental impact, while at the same time providing essential data to support the transition to more sustainable farming practices.
A high proportion of the nitrogen used in farming is lost through run-off from fields. ESA - European Space Agency is working with Agreed Earth under the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative, as part of ESA's Business Applications and Space Solutions programme, in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition, to support companies who are developing water resilience monitoring capabilities. Agreed Earth’s Nitrogen Flow Model has been selected in the first batch of Feasibility Studies under this initiative and announced during COP28 UAE.
Find out more about Agreed Earth ➡ https://www.agreed.earth/
📷 Agreed Earth - high level view of the model.
Pacific Institute
18/12/2023
🌟 French company Murmuration has been awarded a coveted European Space Agency - ESA Rising Stars award for its environmental monitoring service, which uses space technology to mitigate the growing environmental footprint of global tourism.
Devised under ESA’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme, the pioneering service harnesses satellite data to provide vital information about a wide range of aspects from air quality and vegetation health to tourist flow.
This comprehensive solution will provide precise, up-to-date data on travel destinations across the globe, which will not only help to promote environmental responsibility but also boost sustainable economic activity within the tourism sector by locating the most sustainable areas for investment and development.
Guillaume PRIGENT, PhD, EMBA, ESA’s Technical Officer who has worked closely with Murmuration on the project, says “This venture shows how combining space technology with a great business idea can lead to significant commercial and sustainability returns. We are delighted to see Murmuration receiving an ESA Rising Stars award and look forward to seeing the service grow and expand into new markets.”
Read more ➡ https://business.esa.int/news/satellite-data-heart-advanced-sustainable-tourism-platform-0
18/12/2023
💧 Development Seed, Portugal, is working with ESA - European Space Agency’s Business Applications and Space Solutions programme in partnership with the CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition to lead the development of an API Service that takes data from multiple open-data satellites to provide a continuously updated information stream about the environmental health of inland water bodies. The service will enable private sector and public agencies to track a set of specialised and highly descriptive Water Health Indicators.
The project is one of the first batch of Feasibility Studies under the ‘Digitising Water Resilience Monitoring in Basins’ initiative announced during COP28 UAE.
Read more about the Feasibility Study ➡ https://business.esa.int/projects/whis
Find out more about Development Seed ➡ https://developmentseed.org/
Pacific Institute
CLOSING SOON... 🐢 'Space for Tourism'. ESA - European Space Agency is in discussions with key stakeholders in the tourism industry, including WWF Deutschland, to identify use cases where space technologies could support innovative solutions for the sector. How could our funding support the development of your application or service to monitor tourism activity and measure its impact on wildlife, biodiversity and conservation?
We're calling for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects from businesses of any size. If your proposal addresses 5G terrestrial and satellite communication networks, you will have the opportunity to test your solution in the 5G/6G Hub at our ECSAT facility on Harwell Campus, UK.
Submit your proposal ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-tourism
15/12/2023
🌘 Call for proposals: 'Lunar Economy Applications'.
Teams from space agencies and private organisations across the globe plan to return to the Moon... to stay.
The ESA - European Space Agency Moonlight initiative aims to establish a suite of both communication and navigation services on the Moon. This opens up opportunities for innovative new business models to support the development of a sustainable lunar presence.
Entrepreneurs in the lunar economy, submit your ideas! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/intended-tender/lunar-economy-applications
⚡ Call for proposals: 'Space for Infrastructure – ENERGY’. The safety and protection of critical energy infrastructure has become an increasing focus for nations looking to secure their energy futures. The physical structures and networks that are used to transport and store energy, including power plants, transmission lines and pipelines, require a combination of in-situ and large-scale observation tools to ensure continuous and reliable monitoring.
We're calling for ideas for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects for applications and services that use satellite technology or data in innovative solutions for the Energy Sector.
Submit your space solution ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/thematic-call-for-space-for-infrastructure-energy
12/12/2023
🏊♂️🛰 Swimtraxx, developed by Belgian company Capetech under ESA - European Space Agency's Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme is set to revolutionise swimming with an advanced activity tracker that straps onto swimmers’ goggles and communicates wirelessly with a tablet application.
Powered by satellite technology and offering biomechanical and physiological tracking capabilities, Swimtraxx is the result of a recently completed BASS demonstration project. Developed in collaboration with sports federations across the globe, it is applicable to everything from open water swimming and triathlon to competitive lifesaving and swimrun. While bringing value to athletes and coaches alike, Swimtraxx also furthers Capetech’s mission to support active and healthy lifestyles.
Could we help you transform the sporting landscape?
Swimtraxx’s activity reflects the growing role of space in the development of innovative solutions in the sporting arena. Our Space for Olympic Games open call invites you to submit proposals for new space-based products and services that will contribute to the digital transformation and sustainability of the sport sector, specifically related to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024 and Milan in 2026. Find out more at ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-olympic-games
12/12/2023
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: We're calling for proposals to develop space-enabled services and applications that take advantage of space data and innovative technologies to support sustainable transformation of the agricultural sector.
Are you working on the optimisation of agricultural practices to minimise negative environmental impacts - soil degradation, water depletion and contamination, inefficient energy use or biodiversity loss? Could ESA funding, expertise and market access give your project a boost?
‘The Sustainable Transformation of Agriculture Through Digitalisation and Space’. Extended until 15 Jan 2024. Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/sustainable-transformation-agriculture-through-digitalisation-and-space
🧳 CLOSING SOON: ‘Space for Tourism’. ESA - European Space Agency is in discussions with key stakeholders in the tourism industry, including Expedia Group, to identify use cases where space technologies could support innovative solutions for the sector.
Help us explore space-enabled applications or services that help travellers make smart booking decisions, and feel safer through technology and seamless connectivity.
We invite proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Projects from businesses of any size. If your proposal addresses 5G terrestrial and satellite communication networks, you will have the opportunity to test your solution in the 5G/6G Hub at our ECSAT facility on Harwell Campus, UK.
Apply now ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-tourism
10/12/2023
🍕 We invite proposals for the development of space-enabled services and applications aimed at reducing waste through the food supply chain.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the agri-food sector accounted for 30% of worldwide gross energy consumption in 2020. Agriculture is the most energy intensive stage of the food chain, accounting for one third of the entire system.
Funding will be provided by ESA - European Space Agency for 6-month projects called ‘Kick-Starts’, which can lead to larger scale Demonstration Projects and Feasibility Studies. Kick-Starts are 75% funded by ESA up to a maximum of €60K per contract.
Example areas of interest include: food production and distribution, consumer behaviour and recycling.
'Space for a Wasteless Food Supply Chain'. Apply now! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/space-for-wasteless-food-supply-chain
🛰️ Would you like ESA support for your project? Businesses from any sector can submit proposals throughout the year for ESA - European Space Agency funding to develop a new commercial service that uses satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, human spaceflight technologies or other space-based asset. Our ‘Direct Negotiation – Generic Programme Line’ opportunity is always open. Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/direct-negotiation-generic-programme-line
09/12/2023
🚜 CLOSING SOON: ‘The Sustainable Transformation of Agriculture Through Digitalisation and Space’. We're calling for proposals to develop space-enabled services and applications that take advantage of space data and innovative technologies to support sustainable transformation of the agricultural sector.
Are you working on the optimisation of agricultural practices to minimise negative environmental impacts - soil degradation, water depletion and contamination, inefficient energy use or biodiversity loss? Could ESA funding, expertise and market access give your project a boost?
Apply today! ➡ https://business.esa.int/funding/call-for-proposals-non-competitive/sustainable-transformation-agriculture-through-digitalisation-and-space
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ESA Space Solutions is the go-to place for great business ideas involving space in all areas of society and economy. We support entrepreneurs in Europe to develop businesses using satellite applications and space technology.
Our programme is designed to provide multiple entry points such as ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs), ESA Technology Broker Network, and ESA Business Applications programme. Funding typically ranges from 50KEuro up to 2MEuro and supports everything from space technology transfer, early stage incubation programs and feasibility studies to large-scale demonstration projects.
Funding Calls:
-Feasibility Study: A funding call (funded up to 50%) that provides the opportunity to explore your ideas, create a business plan and connect with potential users.
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